Marines' 1st-Ever Littoral Regiment Will Include Combat, Logistics and Anti-Air Personnel
22 Sep 2020
Military.com | By Gina Harkins
The Marine Corps is moving into a three-year test phase for a new Hawaii-based unit that could serve as a model for specially designed regiments built to fight in the Pacific.
Plans are moving ahead to form the first-ever Marine littoral regiment, or MLR. It's one of several big shifts the Corps is making in preparation for a potential face-off with China or another sophisticated enemy.
The size and makeup of the MLR are still under review, but Maj. Gen. Kevin Iiams, assistant deputy commandant of Combat Development and Integration, said it will include more than ground forces.
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